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Offline finsrin

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PBH-417
« on: November 04, 2012, 05:29:00 PM »
Started in Spring after the F-138 build.  Left to languish on model table when outdoor landscaping and car activities, etc called.
Some how hobby stuff accumulated on table over the Summer until seaplane was no longer visible.  After a fair effort to remove upper layers from table the seaplane parts became visible again.

So its back to building PBH-417 flying boat.
PB cuz thatz what flying boats are designated. H-4 for 1/200 Hughs H-4 core model. 17 for 1/72 B-17 2nd in content.  B-17 tail and upper fuselage.  Building to be 1/72.

Had a Lancaster nose turret and radome above it figured out and fitting or nearly so.  Now can't find them. Hope I do.
Engines are undetermined. Likely the next step.
With masking tape help you see basics of PBH-417.
Soon to leave on 10 day or so West coast road trip.  Be awhile until can do much.
Like to finish by year end.
« Last Edit: November 04, 2012, 05:43:23 PM by finsrin »
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2012, 05:32:25 PM »
Watching this one intently...
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Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2012, 05:10:43 AM »
I like that!  :)
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Offline arkon

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2012, 02:26:18 PM »
anything further on this? i like flying boats n my granpa was a radar bomber on b-17s so this has got me twitchen in alotta ways!!(allgood)
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2012, 03:29:04 AM »
sure looks interestin' :) :)

   update please.
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Offline finsrin

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2012, 05:06:37 PM »
Appreciate the interest.
Finally got enough clutter cleared (not that clutter is "cleared") and began work this week.  Making progress now.
Many distractions from model building like: garage redo to park GT500 and GT500 modifications, kitchen flood from broken dishwasher and shopping for replacement, computer quit running (not on mine right now), more.....

Should have progress pictures next week.
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2012, 03:40:07 AM »
Rotten luck!
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2012, 11:22:37 AM »
Looks very, very promising - can't wait to see it done!
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Offline finsrin

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2012, 04:49:30 PM »
Progress photos.
B-17 tail section is glued on and now filling-sanding.
Going with engines from 1/72 Revell Lancaster.  Inside engines will have bay doors open to show two depth charges or bombs.
Radar dome mounts on front of B-17 cockpit and gun turret in nose.  With AN/APS-115 or AN/APS-137 radar a Harpoon can be under each wing.
Is satisfying to be building again.
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2012, 11:19:33 PM »
Keep on keepin on  :)
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2012, 03:25:45 AM »
This one looks very promising!
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2013, 04:15:34 AM »
Any updates?
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Offline finsrin

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2013, 04:10:59 AM »
Quote from: GTX_Admin on January 09, 2013, 04:15:34 AM
Any updates?

Not finished.  Lot of other callings plus the builder (me) had a malfunction by grabbing wrong spray paint can :-[ resulting unintended results and exclamation of "DARN IT"  :o
Build is continuing..............
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Offline finsrin

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2013, 12:02:34 PM »
Took long enough.......  Finished PBH-417.   Well almost - yet to mount missiles on outer wing hardppoints.
It all started by finding 1/200 Spruce Goose at a swap meet for $5.  Gee, thatz large enough to become 1/72.
After the usual rummaging around thru kits for ideas & parts it came to this.
Briefing sheet lists kits involved, but will describe it here.
B-17 > upper fuselage structure and rear 1/3 of fuselage
B-24 > cockpit canopy glass
B-29 > siting blister is searchlight cover
Lancaster > engines and front turret
PBY > Side blisters and interior bulkheads
Tip tanks found in drop tank box.  Decals are random from decal box.

Bill
« Last Edit: October 21, 2013, 12:21:48 PM by finsrin »
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2013, 12:08:08 PM »
If that doesn't look the part!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Better late than never man  8) 8)
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2013, 04:13:22 PM »
Wow is that one fantastic flying boat! It's amazing how you managed to get so many diverse parts to all fit together like that and look sooo right!

Well done, fins!

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2013, 10:28:42 PM »
That is an incredible job! well worth the wait  :)
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Offline Logan Hartke

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2013, 01:05:21 AM »
I have to be honest, I was really skeptical about this in the earlier images, but this really came together and showed me how little I know.  It looks great!  You've done a wonderful job bringing all the pieces together into something unique and impressive.

Cheers,

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2013, 01:44:46 AM »
Mucho Likey!
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2013, 02:17:13 AM »
Nice. :)

Another to view in person the next time I am down your way.
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Offline finsrin

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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2013, 04:36:15 AM »
Appreciate your comments - Thank you - good to hear you guys like it.
When I found the point where cross sections of H-4 and B-17 rear fuselages were a close match, just had to go with B-17.

Why did it take so long to build?  Cuz when about 3/4 done held fuselage to tight which popped off wing and B-17 front structure.
&%@*# >:D   All the sanded putty etc let go leaving an ugly scene.
Must admit it was operator malfunction on my part  :-[
Set PBH-417 aside and started on gun boat and SBDJ which was pleasantly simpler.  Then got into construction of HQ building + bought 1959 Lincoln Continental.
Might move kits into HQ this weekend.
Now its back to gun boat and B-10 builds as time allows.
« Last Edit: October 22, 2013, 05:53:29 AM by finsrin »
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2013, 05:44:46 AM »
I really like how you got the bits to join together Bill, it looks 'just right'

The string of 'stars' dropping down from just in front of the windshield, they look like some decals from a Hobbycraft F-89 kit ---
« Last Edit: October 22, 2013, 05:47:42 AM by kitnut617 »
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2013, 06:50:25 AM »
A truly outstanding build.   :-* :-* :-*
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2013, 08:25:28 AM »
Bill: I have now crowned you: Sir Bill of the Royal Order of Gloss Sea Blue. 

Awesome build.
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Re: PBH-417
« Reply #24 on: October 22, 2013, 10:14:50 AM »
Beautiful aircraft... I've looked into the USN's manufacturer letters and I've found the following letters that were unused at the time: A, X, Z; also since this design has some boeing components B could be used
  • XPBA-1: Unused
  • XPB2B-1: Used for the B-29 in 1947 but not in 1945
  • XPBX-1: Unused
  • XPBZ-1: Unused
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